Acute Pain Management
Control of acute pain in oral and maxillofacial surgery is important for patient care and comfort. Oral surgical procedures are associated with tissue injury and inflammation. Acute pain can arise…
Emergency Drugs for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Office
This article illustrates the indications and mechanism of action of core emergency medications as well as emergency medications for intravenous sedation in the oral and maxillofacial surgeon office. The recognition…
Update on Medications for Oral Sedation in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Office
Dental anxiety is a leading cause of postponing treatment and/or complete avoidance of professional oral care. Therefore, effective sedation and pain control are integral components of dental care for the…
Resurgence of mucormycosis during COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract Objective To explore the literature on corona-associated mucormycosis and explain its relevance to dentists and oral surgeons. Methods A literature search was carried out to identify reported cases on…
Bleomycin intralesional injections of maxillofacial venous malformations in pediatric patients
Abstract Background Most venous malformations (VMs) present in the head and neck region. Many sclerosing agents have been documented in the literature, but Bleomycin is a new promising sclerosing agent…
Intracranial condylar displacement: An unusual non-traumatic case of skull base osteomyelitis and temporal lobe abscess
Abstract We describe a 58-year-old man with a unique complication of chronic mandibular osteomyelitis. He presented with a unilateral facial nerve palsy and a non-traumatic dislocation of the mandibular condyle…
Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue in von Recklinghausen’s disease: A case report
Abstract von Recklinghausen’s disease (vRD) is an autosomal dominant neurogenetic disorder characterized by symptoms of neurofibroma and café-au-lait plaques. Although some nonepithelial tumors, such as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors…
Reconstruction with an individualized titanium mesh cage following wide excision of a mandibular tumor under an intraoperative navigation system: A case series
Abstract Mandibular reconstruction for wide defects remains a challenge. Although vascularized free flaps are the gold standard for wide defects due to excision of mandibular neoplasms, a less invasive, more…
Cardiac arrest after percutaneous tracheostomy
Abstract Background Percutaneous tracheostomy (PCT) is a blind surgical procedure that has a risk of producing tracheal and adjacent tissues injury with possible subsequent complications. Case presentation This case report…
Myxoid intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia of the hard palate. A unique case?
Abstract Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH) is an uncommon reactive lesion that shares some features with, and thus can be misdiagnosed as, hemangiosarcoma. Most are associated with a thrombus. Oral…
Intravenous administration of lidocaine and magnesium for severe pain caused by primary chronic osteomyelitis of the mandible: A case report
Abstract Primary chronic osteomyelitis (PCO) of the jaw is a rare condition of unknown etiology with severe pain and/or facial swelling. In this article, a 63-year-old man whose severe pain…
Presentation and management of syndromic and non-syndromic patients with multiple odontogenic keratocysts
Abstract Objective This case series reports the clinical presentation and management of multiple odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) in patients with Gorlin Goltz syndrome and in non-syndromic patients. Material and methods Eight…
Extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare condition of the submandibular salivary gland, a case report
Abstract Extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma (ESS) is rarely found in the head and neck region, soft tissue presentation of Ewing’s sarcoma is uncommon, morphologically it resembles Ewing’s sarcoma originates from bone….
Solitary glomangioma on the chin: A rare case report
Abstract A 63-year-old man with a 2-year history of a slowly growing mass in the chin area was referred to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dankook University Dental…
Spontaneous regeneration of large craniotomy defect: Bone is in for a redemption!
Decompressive craniotomy (DC) is the most commonly performed procedure in cases of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), space-occupying lesions (SOL) with malignant brain edema; especially in the pediatric age groups…
Pseudoaneurysm following “routine” third molar extraction: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Pseudoaneurysms are rare, life-threatening vascular lesions caused by damage to an arterial wall and have a high propensity for rupture and hemorrhage. The aim of this case report is…
Giant cell tumour of the infra temporal fossa treated with denosumab in an elderly patient: A case report
Abstract Central giant cell tumour is a benign locally aggressive lesion. It is considered as a rare entity in the head and neck region. Although Surgical resection remains the treatment…
Oral submucous fibrosis associated oral squamous cell carcinoma: A case report with review of literature
Abstract Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, insidious premalignant disease associated with significant functional morbidity and an increased risk for malignancy. The oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) originated from…
Functional reconstruction of the glenoid fossa utilizing a pedicled temporal osteomuscular flap
Abstract Current techniques in management of end stage pathology of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) include the use of alloplastic joint reconstruction. A polyethylene glenoid fossa prosthesis is a necessity of…
A case of carcinoma of the lower gingiva with thrombosis in the flap at the collection of the vascularized fibular flap and postoperative subendocardial infarction
Abstract A case of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck that developed thrombosis inside the flap during the surgery and subendocardial infarction after the surgery is presented….